Thematic Report on Local, Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge for Disaster Risk Reduction in the Pacific

This report explores the vital role of local, Indigenous, and traditional knowledge (LITK) in disaster risk reduction (DRR) across the Pacific region. Drawing on case studies from Fiji, Vanuatu, Tonga, and Solomon Islands, it highlights how culturally rooted practices, oral histories, environmental cues, and community networks have contributed to resilience in the face of cyclones, tsunamis, and other hazards. The report emphasizes the need to recognize and integrate LITK into national DRR frameworks and education systems, positioning it as a critical component of inclusive and sustainable risk governance.